RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in Jeddah between April 22-23, 2026.

Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim on Friday confirmed the details of the high-level meeting which was announced at the annual WEF meeting in 2025, Saudi Press Agency reported.

In his closing remarks at the forum, the minister stressed the need for sustained dialogue to accelerate global growth and called on participants to actively engage in the upcoming meeting.

He noted that the meeting will build on the momentum generated by the WEF’s Special Meeting hosted by Riyadh in 2024, affirming that the Kingdom has emerged as a global capital of pragmatism and consequential decision-making.

WEF President Borge Brende highlighted the forum’s deepening engagement with the Kingdom. He said: “We are pleased to return to Saudi Arabia in 2026 to carry forward the conversations started at our annual meeting, creating space for leaders to work together, build trust, and ensure dialogue leads to meaningful collaboration and action.”